A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
The style of a prospective champion. Don O Connell who leavs for the United States on a tennis scholarship on Monday next, seen in practice atthe Limerick Lawn Tennis Club.
Munster versus Ulster at Thomond Park, Limerick, in 1971.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Jack Faulkener after winning three mouth organ competitions in succession, 1976
Sinn Fein meeting at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
St Mary's Parish Social at Savoy in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Chairs photographed for the Thomond Supply Comapny in 1970.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Mayor's visit to salesian's Fernbank, June 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Murnane photographeed in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare, by Ger Saunders in 1971.
View of Sarsfiels Street 1970.
Kingston's Menswear photographed for an advertising feature in 1971.
Press Reception at the Royal George Hotel for Mikado in 1971.
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayomen's dinner at Royal George Hotel in 1971.
Golden Spur Inn, Kilmallock, photographed for P.J. O'Donnell, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
House photographed for Mr. Fitzgerald, Hurler's Cross, in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Patrickswell G.A.A., dinner at Parkway Motel, 1971.
25, Westfields, North Circular Road, Limerick, photographed for Louis de Courcy, Auctioneer, in 1971.
Sean South memorial services at graveyard in 1971
Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in 1971
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Munster Cup Match at Thomond Park Young Munsters Highfield 1971
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mayor Rory Liddy planting a tree during the opening of Watergate Flats in 1970.
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Demostration of exercise machine, The Slimliner at Todds, 1976. The machine was produced by M and B Plastics, Raheen.
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Freedom of City conferred upon Dr Wyse Jackson at St. Mary's Cathedral in 1971.
Quarry Players press conference.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Claughan v Oola at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Copy Negatives of Harmay Donnolly 1970
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
John Wright, 1971
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
FCA Dinner at Sarsfield Barracks in 1971.
Clancy's window display
Woman protesting outside offices of Limerick County Council, O'Connell Street, in 1971, displaying placards: Bid to Transfer Property to Tenant; Oh Limerick! What Crimes are Committed in Thy Name; and Attempted Transfer of Property to Tenant.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Skal Club, Shannon, Trip to Tokyo in 1970.
Academy Library, 55, Thomas Street, Limerick, photographed for Begley and Bourke, Auctionners, in preparation for sale in 1971.
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Dick Emery at Savoy, February 1976
Winners of guitar competition at the Salesian Convent, Fernbank, in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
P. Dundon, Labour Party, 1971.
Mr. Ger South, 1976, a Corbally resident and chairman of Limerick Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped for 25 years.
Arrival of Major Glen Delaney at Sarsfield Barracks 1971
Lahinch, Co. Clare, in 1971
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
New facade for Boyd's premises on William Street in 1971.
Mayor Liddy leaves for New York in 1971.
Feile na Maighe Reception at Croom in 1971
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Captain's Day at the Catholic Institute in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Limerick v Bohemians in the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup at the Markets Field in 1971.
Interior view of Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, photographed in 1970.
Young Munsters versus Sundays Well in the Munster Senior Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Killaloe in 1971
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Mick Collopy, photographed for soccer page, 1970.
Science experiement under way at Villiers School with Mr Ruddock, Headmaster, standing in the background in 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Calor Gas trade show at the Two Mile Inn in 1970.
Road Works on Sexton Street 1971
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Member of the Cecilian Musical Society in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Crescent Shopping Centre, 1976
Bruff dinner in London in 1970
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971